Information about #38263B color

#38263B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #38263B is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(56, 38, 59) (22% red, 14.9% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 1 / 8 / 0 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #38263B reads as a gently muted purple-pink magenta and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Deep Purple (#3A243B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tarot (#38293D) and Passion (#3B2A39).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(56, 38, 59)), which gives #38263B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#38263B color variations

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#38263B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #38263B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#38263B
  • RGB56, 38, 59
  • CMYK1, 8, 0, 77
  • CSSrgb(56, 38, 59)
  • HSL291°, 22%, 19%
  • HSL Precise291.429°, 21.649%, 19.02%
  • HSV291°, 36%, 23%
  • HSB291°, 36%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.149, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.149, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.149, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID38263B
  • DECIMAL ID3679803
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01